Description
Plastic Retractable Badge Reel – ID Card Holder Clip with 72cm Cord
Our Plastic Retractable Badge Reel is a practical ID card accessory designed to keep staff identification, access cards and security passes within easy reach. Each retractable badge reel has a 32 mm (1.26 inch) diameter body and a 72 cm (28.3 inch) retractable cord, allowing users to extend their ID card towards a reader without removing it from their clothing. Suitable for office workers, NHS staff, nurses, healthcare professionals, teachers, security teams and corporate employees, these badge reels provide a convenient way to carry identification during everyday work. The lightweight plastic construction makes them suitable for regular workplace use.
Why Order Retractable Badge Reels from Supplies Hub?
Supplies Hub is a UK-based supplier of ID badge holders, retractable reels, lanyards, clips and identification accessories. We supply individual customers, hospitals, offices, schools, universities, event organisers, businesses and organisations across the UK.
Whether you need one id badge reel for personal use or hundreds of id badge reels for your employees, we offer low prices with no minimum order requirement.
Why buy from Supplies Hub?
- Free UK delivery on every order
- No minimum order – buy one reel or order in bulk
- Wholesale pricing for businesses, organisations and regular buyers
- 72 cm retractable cord for extending an ID card towards an access reader
- 32 mm compact plastic reel body for everyday workplace use
- Retractable mechanism to return the attached card after use
- Convenient ID access without repeatedly removing the card
- Suitable for compatible ID cards and badge holders
- Lightweight design for regular staff identification
- UK-based supplier with same-day London collection available
Our badge reel with clip is a useful alternative to carrying an access card in a pocket or repeatedly unclipping it when entering restricted areas.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Product | Plastic Retractable Badge Reel |
| Item type | Retractable Badge Reel / ID Card Holder Clip |
| Main material | Plastic reel body |
| Reel diameter | 1.26 inches / 32 mm |
| Retractable cord length | 28.3 inches / 72 cm |
| Mechanism | Spring-loaded retractable cord |
| Main purpose | Carrying and extending ID cards and access passes |
| Suitable users | NHS staff, nurses, office workers, teachers, security teams and corporate employees |
| Minimum order | No minimum |
| Bulk orders | Wholesale pricing available |
| UK delivery | Free |
| London collection | Same-day collection, subject to stock |
Important technical information: The 72 cm measurement refers to the stated retractable cord length, not the reel body or the total length of an attached badge holder. The reel is intended for lightweight identification accessories. The maximum recommended load, rear clip style and card attachment fitting should be confirmed for this particular model before purchasing for specialist applications.
Personalised and Custom Badge Reel Printing
Our standard badge reel is supplied as an ID card accessory for everyday workplace identification.
If you are looking for a custom badge reel or personalised badge reel for a company, hospital, school, conference or organisation, personalised options may require a different reel style with a suitable printable or branded surface.
Through our separate specialist website: BadgePrinting.co.uk, customers can enquire about personalised identification products and badge printing services.
Personalisation-related products and requirements include:
- Custom Badge Reels – company or organisation branding
- Personalised Badge Reels – designs for individual or team identification
- Retractable Promotional Badge Reels – promotional products for businesses and events
- Retractable Branded Badge Reels – corporate logos and branding
- Staff ID Card Printing – employee photographs, names and job titles
- NHS Staff ID Badges – identification for healthcare employees
- Nurse Name Badges – personalised names and professional roles
- Corporate ID Card Printing – company identification and staff cards
- Visitor Badge Printing – temporary workplace and event identification
Customers can purchase standard retractable reels from Supplies Hub and arrange printed identification cards separately through BadgePrinting.co.uk.
If you need retractable branded badge reels, check whether the required reel model supports logo printing and whether custom reel branding is available before ordering.
Best Uses for Retractable Badge Reels – Who Uses Them and Why?
Retractable ID reels are especially useful in workplaces where staff carry identification cards that need to be presented regularly to readers, security personnel or reception desks.
NHS Staff, Nurses and Healthcare Professionals
An nhs badge reel is commonly used by healthcare workers who need to carry staff identification or compatible access cards during their shifts.
A nurse badge reel allows an attached ID card to be extended towards an access reader while the reel remains clipped to suitable clothing.
These badge reels for nurses can be useful for:
- Nurses and nursing assistants
- Doctors and medical staff
- Healthcare support workers
- Hospital receptionists
- NHS administrative employees
- Clinical and non-clinical staff
- Care home employees
- Pharmacy teams
The retractable cord helps staff access their cards without needing to remove the entire badge attachment.
For healthcare use, always follow your organisation’s infection-control, uniform and safety policies. The reel’s suitability for cleaning products should also be checked.
Office Workers and Corporate Employees
Many modern offices use RFID, NFC or other contactless access cards for entry.
An id card badge reel keeps the access card attached to clothing while allowing it to be extended when needed.
This is useful for employees who regularly enter secure areas, use staff attendance readers or move between different parts of a building.
Security Guards and Facilities Teams
Security personnel, building managers and facilities staff often carry ID cards throughout their working day.
An id reel allows the card to remain attached to the wearer while being extended when identification or access is required.
It also reduces the need to repeatedly detach the card from its holder.
Schools, Colleges and Universities
Teachers, school employees, university staff and administrative teams can use retractable reels for staff identification and building access.
They are particularly useful in educational buildings where employees frequently use electronic access control systems.
Retail, Hospitality and Customer Service Staff
Retail employees, hotel teams, receptionists and other customer-facing workers may need to display or present identification during their shifts.
A badge reel clip can be a practical alternative to a neck lanyard where workplace policy allows it.
Conferences, Exhibitions and Corporate Events
Event organisers can use retractable reels for compatible staff credentials, backstage access cards, exhibitor identification and security passes.
They are particularly useful where a small access card must be presented repeatedly rather than simply displayed.
For large paper delegate badges, a standard lanyard and larger badge holder may be more appropriate.
Free UK Delivery or Same-Day Collection from Our London Office
Supplies Hub offers free delivery anywhere in the UK on our retractable badge reels and identification accessories.
You can order a single reel for personal use or purchase larger quantities for employees, hospitals, schools, businesses and organisations.
We are based in London and offer same-day collection from our Poplar office, subject to stock availability and prior arrangement.
Our collection address:
Supplies Hub
173 East India Dock Road
Poplar, London
E14 0EA
This is useful for London offices, healthcare teams and businesses that need replacement ID accessories at short notice.
If you are ordering badge reels for a department, workforce or large organisation, contact us for wholesale and bulk pricing.
Retractable Badge Reel Near Me
If you are searching for a retractable badge reel near me, ID badge reel near me, NHS badge reel London or badge reel clip near me, Supplies Hub provides a UK-based option for purchasing identification accessories.
We are located in Poplar, East London, close to Canary Wharf and the Docklands business area.
Customers in Poplar, Canary Wharf, Limehouse, Blackwall and surrounding London areas can enquire about collecting their retractable ID reels directly from our office.
This is particularly convenient for offices, hospitals, clinics, schools and organisations that need replacement reels urgently.
Customers outside London can order online with free UK delivery.
Whether you need one retractable badge reel or bulk quantities for staff, we supply identification accessories without a minimum order requirement.
Related Product – Clear ID Card Holders
A useful product to order alongside a retractable badge reel is our Clear ID Card Holders.
Many employees use a badge reel with a separate ID card holder rather than attaching the reel directly to the card.
A compatible holder can help protect the card from everyday handling while allowing the wearer to extend it towards a reader.
Clear ID card holders are commonly used for:
- Employee photo ID cards
- NHS staff identification
- Office access cards
- University staff cards
- School employee badges
- Security passes
- Visitor identification
When selecting a holder, check that its attachment hole or slot is compatible with your reel’s card fitting.
Combine Retractable Badge Reels with Our Lanyards
Although a retractable badge reel is commonly worn using a clothing clip, some workplaces prefer staff to wear identification on a lanyard.
Supplies Hub also stocks Lanyards for offices, healthcare workplaces, schools, conferences and corporate organisations.
Lanyards are useful where staff identification needs to remain visible around the neck, while retractable reels are particularly convenient when an access card must be extended regularly.
Depending on the fittings, a compatible retractable reel may also be connected to a suitable lanyard attachment to provide extra reach.
However, not all retractable yoyo id badge reel clips are designed for direct lanyard attachment. Check the connector and working arrangement before combining the products.
For healthcare and other safety-sensitive environments, consider workplace requirements for breakaway lanyards and the position of the ID card.
Plastic Retractable Badge Reel – Top 5 FAQs
1. How does a retractable badge reel work?
A retractable badge reel uses a spring-loaded mechanism inside the plastic housing.
The attached ID card is connected to a cord that extends when the user pulls the card away from the reel.
When the card is released, the internal spring retracts the cord and returns the card towards its normal resting position.
Our reel has a stated cord length of 72 cm (28.3 inches), providing useful reach for presenting an ID card to compatible access readers.
Avoid pulling the cord beyond its designed travel, as this may damage the internal spring or cord connection.
2. Is a 72 cm retractable cord long enough for workplace access card readers?
A 72 cm cord provides enough extension for many typical workplace access situations, although the required distance depends on where the reel is clipped and the position of the reader.
For example, an employee wearing the reel around their waist or upper clothing may be able to extend the card towards a nearby wall-mounted reader without detaching it.
For readers positioned unusually high, low or far away, the available cord length may be insufficient.
The 72 cm specification should also not be confused with the overall distance between the wearer and the reader, because the attached holder and the reel’s mounting position affect the usable reach.
3. Can this badge reel be used with NHS staff ID cards and hospital access passes?
Yes, a compatible nhs badge reel can be used to carry standard workplace identification and access cards, provided the card holder or attachment fitting is suitable.
Many NHS employees, nurses and hospital administrative staff use retractable reels because their ID cards may also function as electronic building access cards.
The plastic reel itself does not provide RFID or NFC functionality. That function is contained in the access card.
For clinical use, check the employer’s rules on identification, cleaning, clothing attachments and infection prevention.
This product is a general-purpose badge accessory and is not represented as an NHS-approved product.
4. Can I attach an ID card directly to a retractable badge reel?
This depends on the card and the attachment fitted to the reel.
Some ID cards have a pre-punched slot that can accept a compatible reel fitting. Other cards are unpunched and require a separate badge holder.
Do not punch a hole into an RFID, NFC, smart card or magnetic stripe card unless its manufacturer or card issuer confirms that doing so is safe.
Internal antennas, electronic components and other features may be damaged by punching.
For unpunched workplace access cards, using a compatible ID card holder with the reel is generally the safer option.
5. What is the difference between a retractable badge reel and an ordinary badge clip?
An ordinary badge clip holds an ID card or badge holder in a fixed position on clothing. To present the card to a reader, the wearer may need to move closer, detach the clip or remove the card.
A retractable badge reel includes an extendable cord that allows the card to be pulled away from its normal position while remaining attached to the reel.
This makes retractable reels particularly useful for employees who regularly use card readers, access control systems and security checkpoints.
The main advantage is convenient card access, rather than providing stronger protection for the card itself.
For workplaces where staff simply need to display a name badge, a standard badge clip may be sufficient.
